Exploring the Work You Do
For the following questions think about the
work that comes easily to you and most likely
you most enjoy doing. When answering these kinds
of questions people often think of their current
work or most recently learned skills. Don’t
do that for this assessment.
Here we are looking for the
kinds of work environments that fit who you
are at your core. They most likely draw on your
talents rather than learned skills. Take the
time to think back to the work you’ve most
enjoyed and that came easily to you even if
you have to reflect back to a non-work situation.
Answer in terms of who
you really are, not how you’d like to be
or how you have to be on the job.
For
each pair, select the option that
best describes the working environment
you like the most.
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SOMEWHAT
SOMEWHAT
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7.
expressive
and personal
or
innovative
and intellectual
8.
organized and secure
or
stimulating and
varied
9.
innovative and
intellectual
or
organized and secure
10.
expressive and
personal
or
stimulating and
varied
11.
organized and secure
or
expressive and personal
12.
innovative and
intellectual
or
stimulating and
varied
Think
of the best job or career experience
you've ever had. What made it the
best?
Rate each statement below for how
well it matches your experience.
13.
I made an impact in a new way.
There were plenty of options,
freedom and variety. And it was
fun with a lot of activity and
things to do.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
14.
I gained new concepts and knowledge
to become competent in new ways.
I was able to engage my abilities.
And it was an interesting new
project.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
15.
I felt affirmation of who I am
as a person. There was nurturing
and belief in me from others.
And I was starting a meaningful
new quest.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
16.
There was a sense of predictability
and belonging. I was included
in news and given responsibilities.
And I was shown appreciation for
my role.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
Which
statement below best describes your
view of working within an organization?
17.
I put in my best effort as a
personal challenge to be successful
within the organization. I can
get a lot done when it comes to
a crisis or when I am given more
freedom.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
18.
I like to feel I am in an organization
because of who I am and the human
element, which makes it a lot
more meaningful. When I feel connected
and inspired then I get a lot
done.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
19.
I think I bring to the organization
more strategic or technical insights,
maybe to improve things at a systemic
level, but also because an organization
can provide resources and infrastructure
to help meet my personal goals.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
20.
I am mostly traditional but I
am also improvement and efficiency
oriented. I like to know I am
helpful and useful and find comfort
being a part of and maintaining
the organization.
Not Like
Me
Little
Like Me
Somewhat
Like Me
Like Me
A Lot
Like Me
Select
along a spectrum what best describes
you and comes to you easiest in
a work environment.
ALOT
SOMEWHAT
SOMEWHAT
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21
I
am more comfortable with...
conjecture,
conceptualizing, envisioning, and
figurative expressions.
or
firsthand
experiences, practical ideas, and
descriptions of actual events or
situations.
22.
I often...
want
to independently choose actions for
expedience.
